How do I look for a specific truck I want to buy?

[Lonesome7.3]

I know this sounds like a very trivial question, but I have my reasons for asking. When I get hired we plan on buying a very specific earlier body style Ford. Going through the local paper is one thing. But When I search for a specific models I always have issues on the internet. Most of the time a lot of the sites does not even go far enough back. It is a real damn annoyance. I know the truck we want will be somewhat tough to locate and will most likely be a long process. So I know I will have to look in other states at some point. What are tricks you all use when you are on the truck hunt? How do you locate older trucks that are too old for the bigger sites to list? I only want to go back to 92 through 94, apparently that is too old.

 

[VanBoy]

This may or may not be good advice.....

Sometimes, there are car specialty dealers that will search for what you what... EXACTLY what you want. A friend wanted a Dodge 5.9TD, manual, 4x4, extended cab in grey... SHORT box. They were made, but not many. Guess what, guy found it at an auction, called him up if he still wanted that.... he's still driving it. That is one idea.

 

[Lonesome7.3]

Do you know what kind of costs I am looking at?

 

[Darrin Tosh]

Auto Trader Online has the best search engines. I set up a search for you here:

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/index...end_year=1994&doors=&transmission=&max_price=


It is set up to search 1992 to 1994 F250 F350 from your zip code to 300 miles out, and only for Diesel.

You can also sign up and save your searches and it will also e-mail you if something shows up that meets your criteria.

 

[Lonesome7.3]

I did not know they could send me an email about trucks I am interested in. Thanks, that is one resource. Now I need a few more.

 

[VanBoy]

Do you know what kind of costs I am looking at?

Sorry, no idea. You would have to track someone that does that and ask them.

 

[Lonesome7.3]

I like the idea. But the truck I am looking for I would htink is considered low end. The fees might out weigh the cost. But it sure would be nice for some one esle to send the time.

 

[nappy nate]

Have you tried something like this? nate
http://www2.jaxed.com/cgi-bin/mash.cgi?cat=cp

 

[Lonesome7.3]

Very cool site. Thanks!